Aiming 97-03 headlights with a stripped adjuster knob?

[Allen K]

I'm trying to adjust aim on my headllights, but the little adjuster knobs are stripped, so I can't use a socket, and pliers aren't helping either. I'm guessing the bolts might be a tad rusty. Can anyone think of any alternative? I know I can buy new brackets, but wondering if there are any other options.

Thanks in advance!

Allen K

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

JB weld a screw head to it, then you can turn it eiher way you want with a screw driver.

Spray the crap outta the threads too, to free them. It might work alright.

[Allen K]

JB weld a screw head to it, then you can turn it eiher way you want with a screw driver.

Spray the crap outta the threads too, to free them. It might work alright.

Awesome idea.. thank you!

[FordMan77]

Yep, try PB Blaster. I had to do that on mine once.

[Bronco Boy]

Replace non-working adjuster with working adjuster.

[jake91]

Did you try using a torx bit in that little center area thats how i always adjusted them since they were stripped on the outside

Edit: damn why didnt i ever think about the jbweld and a screw lol